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“Students here [at UMBC] are given access to academic and social resources usually reserved for those attending mammoth public institutions or pricey private colleges.” — Fiske Guide to Colleges

Academics

U.S. News and World Report calls UMBC a place “where the faculty has an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching,” but it’s much more than caring profs and small classes. We’ve redefined teaching to make it interactive, interdisciplinary — and as fun as it is rigorous...

“At UMBC I’m challenged by my courses, but supported by professors who are helping me achieve my dream of becoming a pharmacist. UMBC’s strong reputation and recognition for undergraduate teaching make me confident that I am going to be well prepared for graduate school and my future.”— Bryant Villavicencio, junior, Health Administration & Policy and Biological Sciences

Value

At a time when every dollar matters, you’ll find no greater bang for your educational buck than UMBC. There’s a reason UMBC is consistently ranked among the best values in higher education. But don’t take our word for it...